Aphrodite gives America a ‘Salute’ with Feb. 17 parade

Published: Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 6:01 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10:48 a.m.

The Krewe of Aphrodite will be celebrating 29 years when it parades at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 along the west-Houma route.

The krewe held its tableau Jan. 21 at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center with the theme “Aphrodite Salutes America.”

This year’s parade for the 450-plus all-female krewe will have 17 throwing floats, in addition to marching bands from Lacache and Montegut Middle, Mire and Branch elementaries, and South Terrebonne, Terrebonne, H.L. Bourgeois, Ellender Memorial and Lake Providence high schools.

<p>The Krewe of Aphrodite will be celebrating 29 years when it parades at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 along the west-Houma route.</p><p>The krewe held its tableau Jan. 21 at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center with the theme “Aphrodite Salutes America.”</p><p>This year's parade for the 450-plus all-female krewe will have 17 throwing floats, in addition to marching bands from Lacache and Montegut Middle, Mire and Branch elementaries, and South Terrebonne, Terrebonne, H.L. Bourgeois, Ellender Memorial and Lake Providence high schools.</p><p>Reigning over this year's parade is Queen Aphrodite XXIX Karen Boudoin.</p><p>Serving as this year's grand marshals are more than 30 local veterans.</p><p>Suzanne Cummins is serving as the krewe's ball captain, and Sharon Pontiff as its parade captain.</p><p>Maids are Lisa Naquin, Mona Lirette, Lorie Breaux, Allyson Melancon, Jennifer Pitre and Mindy Richard.</p><p>Pages are Brianna Cheramie, Lexie Rae Denson, Hannah Trahan and Alayna Yarwood.</p>